:: caution: be careful with this plant! It’s toxic. Keep it away from any pets, if a houseplant, and I don’t advise planting it outdoors, as it could harm local wildlife, especially if it isn’t native to your area. Additionally, don’t use it in any kitchen magic, or magical potions, tonics, tinctures, brews, etc. that you plan on ingesting, or giving to someone else.

—Cowslips

:: known significance: It helps faeries to remain invisible.

—Thyme

:: known significance: Faeries enjoy its scent, and if you carry a sprig with you, it helps you see them.

—Bay Laurel

:: known significance: it is supposed to protect from malevolent or “bad” fae, and it is suggested that you burn a small pinch of Bay laurel leaf. That said, it’s worth noting that the notion of “bad” fae is in itself controversial and potentially offensive to the faeries themselves, as their morals and motives differ from our own.

:: Related; additional sources on the nuance of faery morality: This YouTube video by pagan YouTuber Li Gibbins on her encounters with the fae, and how she’s come to view the faery folk touches on the subject, and so does this Tumblr post by Otherly Creatures. For a more lighthearted take, I recommend another Tumblr post by Obaewankenope.

—Rosemary

:: known significance: Like Thyme, it is thought that faeries enjoy the scent of this plant. Personally, I like to burn thyme and Rosemary as an invitation to the fae to come indoors, and sprinkling said herbs under your doorway invites them inside, as well.

—Vervain

:: known significance: Can be put in your bath water. I would assume it works like many faery anointing solutions created by other witches to attract the fae to you.

—Strawberries

:: known significance: Faeries appreciate both the scent of strawberries and the nourishment they offer. Therefore, strawberry scented incense might attract them to a location, and offerings of strawberries will please, as will wild strawberry plants, or the like.

—Mugwort:

:: known significance: This herb acts to aid in contacting the fae. It can be both used in dream pillows and burned as an incense.

—Clover:

:: known significance: Three leaved clovers can be carried as a protective charm, and four leaved clovers are said to break through faerie magic and/or allow you to see hidden fae. It’s worth noting, however, that one clover of each type may not be enough, as some traditions say each will only work once.

—Marigold:

:: known significance: Like cowslips, it is said to make them invisible and if you soak a Mary gold blossom for six hours and dan it onto your eyelids, it is said that they will be invisible to you.

—Oak, ash, and thorn trees:

:: known significance: These trees are considered a part of the faery triad. A bundle of twigs from each type of tree bound together will protect from them or ward them off, whereas twigs of each carried separately acts as an invitation.

—Tomato:

:: known significance: Unlike the rest of the plants on this list, faeries are said not to like tomato plants, and will avoid gardens that have them.

:: Works cited: This Tumblr Post by user anonymous-alchemist on safety and protection from the fae or when working with them, and this YouTube video by channel Faery Folklore on fifteen plants sacred to the fae.

:: A final note: Some witches, particularly Green Witches, believe that plants are spirit beings or contain spirits. As such, it is both recommended and considered polite to ask a plant for permission first before you take any cuttings to use as offerings or in spell work.